Names That Mean Evening
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- Vesper
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
This Latin word used for evening spiritual services was introduced to baby namers by the Eva Greene character Vesper Lynd in the modern James Bond film Casino Royale in 2006, based on the Ian Fleming novel, and is just now beginning to provoke interest among namers, with its spiritual reference and soft, whispery sound.
- Yvaine
Origin:
Female variation of Yvain or ScottishMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
A mix of Yvonne and Elaine, Yvaine was first noticed in the Neil Gaiman fantasy novel and then movie Stardust, in which Claire Danes played the 'fallen star' Yvaine. This In all its forms, one of the most classic Scottish names for girls is now attracting namer attention--just as that other Gaiman-inspired name, Coraline, did. Yvaine has a definite romantic, medieval charm. A small segment of namers are definitely taking notice.
- Vesper
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
While this is usually thought of as a girls' name because of the Bond Girl connection, its sound is masculine and there's no reason it couldn't work for boys.
- Saanjh
Origin:
Punjabi, SikhMeaning:
"evening"Description:
A girl's name used in Punjabi regions of India. While the spelling may be trickier with this name, the sound is lovely.
- Samir
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"a friend to talk with in the evening"Description:
Samir has a pleasing sound and lovely meaning. One of those distinctive names that can also fit right in—and you could always call him Sam.
- Samira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"companion in evening conversation"Description:
Shiny cousin of Samara with an intriguing meaning. Increasingly associated with the charming Samira Wiley, a perennial scene-stealer on "Orange is the New Black" and "The Handmaid's Tale."
- Hesperos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hesperos or Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology; in Roman myth, that role is held by Venus. There's a Longfellow poem called "The Wreck of the Hesperus" about a tragic ship voyage.
- Hesper
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hesper is a feminine form of Hesperus, the name of the Greek mythological personification of the Evening Star. The Hesperides are daughters of nymphs of the evening. Hesper may be related to the name Vesper as well as Hespera and Hesperia.
- Vespera
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
Said to refer to either Jupiter or Venus, either of which would be preferable as a name.
- Hesperia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hesperia is the name of one of the Hesperides, known as the daughters of Hesperus or evening. Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology, better known as Venus in Roman mythology. Variations include Hesper and Hespera.
- Vespertine
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"of the evening"
- Evenstar
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
Evenstar is an old name for the planet Venus, the "evening star" of astronomy. Lord of the Rings fans may recognize it as a name of Arwen Undómiel.
- Miyu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"beautfiul evening"Description:
Short and sweet alternative to Mia, Mila, Maya, et al.
- Hesperios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
One of the many variations of Hesperos, in Greek mythology the personification of the Evening Star.
- Hesperus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hesperus or Hesperos is a figure in Greek mythology who is the personification of the Evening Star or Venus, the son of the dawn goddess Eos. There's a Longfellow poem about a tragic shipping voyage called The Wreck of the Hesperus. An archaic name that with the revival of many old mythological names might just have a chance at revival.
- Evensong
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"evening service, vespers"Description:
One of the newest spiritual word names.
- Ilta
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"evening"Description:
This sweet and straightforward Finnish name could be an ideal choice for a daughter born at night.
- Hespera
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hespera is a variation of Hesperia, the feminine form of Hesperus. In Greek mythology, Hesperus is the Evening Star or the planet Venus. Hesperus is the son of the dawn goddess Eos or her Roman equivalent Aurora.
- Hespero
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hespero is a more user-friendly version of Hesperos, in Greek mythology the personalification of the Evening Star.
- Evenstar
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
An archaic astrological term for the planet Venus. You may also recognize Evenstar as a name of Arwen Undómiel in The Lord of the Rings series.